Litigation and compensation · Czechia and Slovakia
Representation in commercial and court disputes
Before recommending court proceedings, we assess the evidence, procedural risks and economics of the dispute and tell you frankly whether it makes sense to sue, defend or negotiate a settlement. When a dispute is worth pursuing, we pursue it fully, before Slovak and Czech courts, from one office.
- Lawyer registered with the Czech and Slovak Bar Associations
- Slovak and Czech courts from one office
- Prices agreed in advance
What we'll do for you
We conduct disputes in stages, and before each stage you know what to expect and what it will cost, including a frank recommendation when agreement is better than another round of proceedings.
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Dispute assessment
We assess the claim's legal basis, evidence, limitation, procedural risks and recoverability — and recommend whether to sue, defend or negotiate.
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Pre-action stage
A legally substantiated demand, negotiation with the other party and preparation of a settlement agreement where it makes economic sense.
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Claim or defence
We prepare the submission with full legal and factual grounds and propose evidence in a way that avoids unnecessary delay.
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Representation in proceedings
Hearings, evidence, procedural submissions and appeals — we keep you informed and discuss every further step with you.
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Enforcement
We turn a final judgment into actual performance through an enforcement application in Slovakia or Czechia, or recognition and enforcement in the other country.
Deliverableassessment of the dispute's prospects and risks, procedural strategy and full representation until final conclusion
How it works
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- Assessmentday 0
We review the documents and explain your prospects, risks and estimated costs. Only then do you decide whether to proceed.
- Strategy and first steps
Depending on the circumstances, we prepare a demand and attempt an agreement, or proceed directly with a claim or defence.
- Court proceedings
We conduct the entire proceedings, including hearings and appeals. You learn about each development before you have to decide.
- Outcome and enforcement
After final conclusion, we arrange enforcement — or put the agreed settlement into an enforceable form.
No-obligation enquiry
Ready to start?
Send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours with a price confirmation and next steps. The first 30-minute consultation is free and commits you to nothing.
- 1Send your enquiry via this form
- 2Within 24 h you get a price confirmation and plan
- 3We start work only after your approval
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What clients ask
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Do we have to go to court immediately?
No — and we often advise against it. Most disputes can be resolved through a legally substantiated demand and settlement negotiations, which is faster and cheaper. We recommend court proceedings when the claim is strong, the other party is unresponsive and the economics of litigation make sense.
How do I know whether I have a chance of winning?
From the documents, we assess the legal basis, evidence, limitation and the other party's likely approach and give you a candid evaluation, including weaknesses. If we see no prospects, we tell you before you spend money on proceedings.
What should I do if I receive a claim?
Do not miss the deadline — short periods for a response or opposition run from service of a claim or payment order. Send us the documents promptly; we assess the defence, prepare the response and take over the proceedings.
How long does litigation take?
It depends on the court, the complexity of the evidence and the other party's conduct — from months for undisputed matters to years for complex evidence. During the assessment, we give you a realistic estimate for your particular case and court.
Can you represent us in both Czechia and Slovakia?
Yes — a lawyer registered with both Bar Associations conducts proceedings before Slovak and Czech courts. In cross-border disputes, we also address where it is more advantageous to sue and how to enforce the decision in the other country.
How much does representation cost?
The price depends on the value and complexity of the dispute. We divide litigation into stages and confirm each price in advance — if you succeed, the other party generally pays the costs of the proceedings.
Legal Q&A
Common questions on this topic
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How can I validly withdraw from an agreement?
You may withdraw only if the law or the agreement permits it, rather than simply because you wish to. Under civil law, the agreement is generally cancelled from the outset; under commercial law, it terminates when the withdrawal notice is delivered, with the effects prescribed by Section 351 of the Commercial Code. In commercial relationships, the right depends on whether the breach is material, allowing immediate withdrawal, or non-material, requiring an additional period for performance to expire unused. Withdrawal must be notified without undue delay.
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How and by when should a claim be registered in bankruptcy?
A creditor pursues a claim against a bankrupt debtor by registering it. Registration must be submitted within the basic 45-day period after the bankruptcy declaration, electronically using the designated form to the trustee's electronic mailbox; it must be authorised or it will be disregarded. Late registration restricts the creditor's rights; a security right, however, must be properly asserted within 45 days or it will be disregarded. Registration has the same effect on limitation as pursuing the right in court.
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When is an agreement invalid?
An agreement may be invalid for several reasons: it was not made freely, seriously, certainly and comprehensibly; a party lacked capacity; or its content or purpose conflicts with or circumvents the law or is contrary to good morals. Absolute invalidity operates by law against everyone, while relative invalidity must be invoked by the affected person, for example where a party acted under a mistake. Until then, an act subject to relative invalidity is treated as valid.
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Further reading
Conflicts of interest in public procurement: when bidders risk exclusion
A former employee on the contracting authority’s side, a designer included in the bid or personal links to the committee: Public Procurement Office guidance No. 3/2026 explains which connections create conflicts and when exclusion follows. Potential influence, disclosure and mitigation are decisive.
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The construction site diary as evidence: missing entries are hard to prove years later
In a dispute over delay or defects, the site diary is often the only contemporaneous record. Construction Act No. 25/2025 Coll. specifies who keeps it and who may make entries; its evidential value depends on consistent records and the contract.
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A company’s reputation has value: damage to it can justify monetary redress
In Pl. ÚS 26/24, the Czech Constitutional Court’s plenary confirmed that legal entities may seek adequate satisfaction for non-pecuniary harm to reputation, including money. Slovakia provides the same right expressly in § 19b of the Civil Code, supplemented by unfair competition rules for attacks by competitors.
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